Governor Patrick Morrisey has issued a state of preparedness for all 55 counties, responding to developing weather patterns that will bring multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms with heavy rains and high winds through Sunday, April 6. 

“I am urging all West Virginians to heed weather warnings over the next few days as severe storms make their way across the state,” Governor Morrisey said in a statement. “As we continue to monitor developments, I have directed all state agencies and resources to prepare to respond as needed.” 

The National Weather Service has predicted rains causing localized flooding, and high winds that could cause power outages throughout the state. Governor Morrisey and the West Virginia Emergency Management Division (WVEMD) ask all West Virginians to remain attentive to weather conditions through local media reports and follow any instructions issued by emergency officials. 

Check National Weather Service watches, warnings or advisories for all areas of West Virginia here:

(National Weather Service in Charleston)

(National Weather Service for Baltimore/Washington, affecting the Eastern Panhandle)

(National Weather Service for Blacksburg, affecting southeastern West Virginia)

(National Weather Service for Pittsburgh, affecting the Northern Panhandle)

(Lightning photo by Brandon Morgan on Unsplash.)